Buyer

**TriMark USA**

**Buyer**

**Purchasing - Lenexa, KS - Full Time**

* Learn and possess current working knowledge of all assigned vendor lines.

* Purchase special and stock items at the right quantity, right cost, and right timing

* Create, cut, process purchase orders

* Negotiate with vendors to ensure best cost possible to increase profitability

* Maintain accurate and current supplier and item information to ensure that pricing, terms, and deals are proactively updated in FACTS and AQ systems

* Maintain inventory levels by using FACTS and other various buying reports to ensure adequate fill rate is available for our customers while not over buying to maintain specific inventory level targets

* Assist in providing price lists and reports to sales personnel on products enabling timely and accurate pricing for Sales to provide to customers

* Advise sales personnel of out-of-stock items, estimated availability and making recommendations for alternate products

* Requires frequent contacts with vendors/manufacturer representatives, other TriMark Divisions, and other designated purchasing staff

* Foster positive relations and communications with warehouse, receiving, sales, and accounting personnel

* Timely resolution of past due purchase orders to meet departmental goals

* Build and develop relationships with key suppliers

* Perform supplier reviews and assess vendor supplier performance issues, as well as react accordingly and provide solutions

* Work closely with customer service and accounting teams internally to resolve issues including vendor payment discrepancies, product issues, and other questions

* Other duties as assigned

* General knowledge of MRP / DRP

* General knowledge of inventory and working capital standards

* Ability to multi-task at a high level

* Strong organizational skills

* Strong sense of ownership

* Excellent communications skills

* Excellent customer service attitude

* Strong negotiating skills

* Ability to manage a heavy workload

* Detail oriented

* Ability to type 50+ wpm

* Strong analytical skills

* Excellent math skills; firm grasp on basic accounting

* Intermediate level knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite

* Ability to take initiative

* Ability to work independently

* Post-secondary higher education indicating level of self-investment

* Must complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment

* Demonstrated success managing a role with competing priorities and tight deadlines

* Demonstrated success working across multiple computer platforms in a fast-paced environment

* 1+ years buying experience

* Experience in buying foodservice equipment or similar goods for a service industry

* Some personnel management experience

* Experience using JDE or similar ERP systems

* Ability to successfully pass a background check

* May be asked to perform a drug test for specific positions

* Must be a legal citizen or otherwise permitted to legally work in the US without sponsorship

* TriMark USA participates in the E-Verify program

Location I certify that all of the information furnished on this application and during the application process is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts called for may result in refusal to hire or, if hired, may result in my dismissal at any time regardless of when the false answer or omissions are discovered.* I hereby authorize the Company to conduct any necessary investigation regarding my background as it relates to the position I am seeking and to the extent permitted by federal, state, and local law. I agree to complete the requisite authorization forms for the background investigation. I hereby release all parties from any liability in connection with the provision and use of such information.* + a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or

+ a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.